Hustle and Grind

  Ben Ruppel’s “Daydreams” Is a Melodic Patchwork of the Past—and It Works Watch “Daydreams” on YouTube Ben Ruppel—musician, producer, and the voice behind the Hustle and Grind blog —has just released his latest track, “Daydreams,” and it’s short, melodic, and surprisingly reflective. In just under a minute, the track manages to capture what feels like a long walk through memory, delivered in a tight melodic rap that blends style with substance. But there’s more to this one than just the beat and bars. According to Ben: “I took parts of different hooks I wrote for myself in the past and patched them together, creating a melodic journey into my style and sound.” And that’s exactly what “Daydreams” feels like. It’s a collage—a sonic scrapbook of moments from earlier in his career, repurposed and re-energized into something new. The vocals are smooth and confident, sitting neatly on top of a mellow, polished beat that leaves just enough room for his lyrics to breathe. There’s nothin...

  Behind the Tracks: “Gotta Let It Go” and “You Left Me Low” The highs, the re-uploads, and everything in between. Creating music is rarely a straight line—and for Benjamin, the road to releasing “Gotta Let It Go” and “You Left Me Low” was full of lessons, late-night second guesses, and a couple of re-uploads too many. These two tracks are a step forward for him—not just in sound, but in process. Normally, he records everything in his bedroom, building tracks from scratch in a DIY setup. But this time was different. After putting together the beats at home, Benjamin actually went to a studio to record vocals , something he hadn’t done before. The vibe was different, the stakes were higher, and yeah—so was the pressure. The two songs showcase different energies but share the same DNA: both were mixed entirely by Benjamin himself. And that’s where things got messy—in the most human way. The Tracks “You Left Me Low” ▶ Listen on YouTube This track is a moody, emotionally charged pi...